Adam Savage Attempts Traditional Hand Engraving!

Adam Savage’s Tested · 50:52

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It's all about "controlling your slips" in hand-engraving, an art form that relies on a sharpened piece of steel with a wood handle and a steady hand. Adam Savage, who never tries of new-skill acquisition, makes his first attempt under the tutelage of Marlen Hazel of @hazel.handengraving, and his results are probably not what you'd expect of Adam Savage.

Traditional Hand Engraving Is Even Harder …

It's all about "controlling your slips" in hand-engraving, an art form that relies on a sharpened piece of steel with a wood handle and a steady hand. Adam Savage, who never tries of new-skill acquisition, makes his first attempt under the tutelage of Marlen Hazel of @hazel.handengraving, and his results are probably not what you'd expect of Adam Savage.

Traditional Hand Engraving Is Even Harder …

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